Welcome!

We are excited for you to witness and experience an Arma Dei education first-hand. Meet extraordinary teachers, see the curriculum in action, interact with vibrant and enthusiastic students, and learn how your family can be part of this faith and learning community. Schedule a visit today!

Parent Community

Arma Dei Academy is a collaborative learning community of parents and teachers who share the same commitment for training children to love learning and grow in godliness. Students know they are loved and not just another face in the crowd.

Admission

At Arma Dei Academy, our goal is to provide an excellent classical Christian education founded upon a biblical worldview. We thank you for your interest in Arma Dei Academy and invite you to explore this website as you consider your child’s PK – 8 educational options.

It is our prayer that you will find our vision compelling and give us an opportunity to partner with you in educating your children to the glory of God. We would be honored to assist you during the Admissions process to help you determine if Arma Dei Academy is the best school for your family. We look forward to helping you explore the benefits of a classical Christian education!

Arma Dei Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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Seven Questions for Families

Finding a school where your child can flourish can seem impossible. We all want an environment where our children are known by their teachers as individual learners and are supported by a community of like-minded families, who hold the same hopes for an upcoming generation – one that is marked equally by their intellect and ability and their wisdom and virtue.

Our families value our commitment to Christ in all that we do. Children memorize entire chapters of scripture regularly and are taught to live according to them. We often hear the story of parents who are pulled aside by their children’s Sunday school teachers and asked how these children know so much. We pray and work so they will translate what they learn here into a life of service to Christ. If you share these values, you probably will fit well at Arma Dei Academy.

Our standards within the school are loving and structured. We believe all children are created in the image of God and we deeply respect the uniqueness of their personalities. All children are prone to misbehavior on occasion, so we don’t expect your kids to be perfect (or even close). We do expect parents to support our teachers and administration as we lovingly but firmly discipline children who are acting out. If you value a partnership with a school that will uphold high standards, you will do well at Arma Dei.

Our school is generally recognized in the community for the academic standards we uphold. This comes with a standard of work that requires a little more of both parents and students. Parents are often called upon to be actively involved with their young children as they do homework. Many parents find that by the 4th or 5th grade, the Latin, history, and other subjects exceed their ability to help. However, parents still remain actively involved to ensure they are diligently working to prevent frustration from poor study habits. While some families may find it difficult to trade-off some recreational or entertainment time to focus on academics, our graduates commonly thank us for their training.

Some misunderstand our work ethic. We do not desire or expect children to work excessively. Certainly, children need time to play. For this reason, we restrict the amount of homework allowed each week.

For those who wonder why we have higher expectations: Hundreds of families have found that their children thrive in our environment because they enjoy being challenged. What expectations characterize your family? If you are serious about finding an educational partner with you in preparing your child for life, we invite you to visit and see what’s possible.

Some families want a mainstream education like they had. If you were satisfied with your education (assuming you were educated in a mainstream public or private school) and don’t see any reason to want more, then you probably won’t find our form of education appealing. From our uniforms to our study of the great books to our emphasis on writing, we are different than most schools.

Often, the people who most identify with classical Christian education are those who went to school in the eastern or southern United States, Europe, or any of the British or French commonwealths. A vestige of classical education remains in most of these areas, particularly in the preparatory schools. Because classical Christian education takes time to appreciate, those with a background in traditional Western education more quickly identify with the advantages gained in what has been called a “Western liberal arts” education.

If you are attracted to education that reaches beyond training to enrich the minds and the spirits of students as they learn to love learning, then you should consider our school.

The most consistent success factor for children at Arma Dei is the learning environment at home. Families who read and love to learn send children to our school because they want the world of language, books, history, science, and math to be an integrated whole. They want their children to use their love of knowledge to explore and seek truth. Families that do not have many books in their home and that rarely visit a library or bookstore probably will not find our value compelling.

Having said this, many families discover the world of literature and information through their children’s experience at our school. If you would like to develop a love of books, knowledge, and learning in your home, Arma Dei can provide a great start.

Arma Dei Academy takes a measured approach to the usage of technology in the classroom and believe that students need skills more foundational than those acquired by technology alone.

Technology is one of many tools and we are careful in the tools we use as they have the ability to make and shape us.

The Washington Post cited a recent study that found, “the more children use computers at school, the more their reading abilities seem to suffer.”

Technology is strong in handling data and locating, accessing, relaying, processing, and handling certain types of communication. Technology is not good for encouraging contemplation and reflection, socialization, or identifying and valuing truth, goodness and beauty – all things Arma Dei desires to cultivate in our students.

​Arma Dei Academy is a community of believing parents and teachers sharing a commitment for teaching students to love learning and grow in godliness.

Education at Arma Dei Academy is a family affair and takes a generational approach. At Arma Dei we act and operate under the principle of “in loco parentis” – a Latin phrase that means “in the place of a parent.” Parents have God-mandated authority over their children; we partner with your family to educate your children but do not usurp your authority or responsibilities as a parent.

Kindergarten - Eighth Grade Application

Applications for the 2019-2020 school year are now being accepted

Step 1: Before You Apply – Attend Open House

Arma Dei Open House

During our campus closure we invite you to experience Arma Dei through our virtual Open House. Click here to attend.

Information and resources:

In addition to attending an Open House, we encourage prospective families to learn more about classical Christian education through our website and the following.

Student Records

References

All families must obtain a Spiritual Letter of Reference from a pastor, or other leader at their church. As we seek to grow our community with like-minded families (please reference our Statement of Faith), the letter should be a testament to a family’s Christian beliefs and practices within their church and community.

All students will require an Academic Reference from their current teacher. For references, the Teacher Recommendation Form will be emailed directly to the teacher specified when submitting the online application. You may preview that form by clicking here.

All students grades 4 – 8 must obtain a Character Letter of Reference from an adult (non-family member) who knows the student’s character well. All letters must be emailed by the referring party directly to admissions@armadeiacademy.com, or mailed on their letterhead to:Arma Dei AcademyATTN: Admissions341 E. Wildcat ReserveHighlands Ranch, CO 80126

Step 6: 5th - 8th Applicants Only

5th - 8th Grade Student Questionnaire

All students entering 5th – 8th grades will need to complete the Student Questionnaire.

Family Interview

After all prior steps in the Admissions process have been completed, you will hear from our Admissions Office to schedule an interview with your family (parents and student applicants must both attend).

The 1-hour interview allows the parents to get to know Arma Dei Academy more intimately and helps us to ascertain your family’s alignment with our core mission, vision and values.

Preschool Application

The Arma Dei preschool provides a high-quality early childhood experience for your child in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children develop and grow using developmentally-appropriate curriculum. We strive to prepare your child for the more formal learning environment they will encounter in Kindergarten. Additionally, our preschool program prepares students for the classical model of education by encouraging memorization through song and poetry, hands-on exploration, and exposure to rich literature that emphasizes God’s story. For more information about our preschool program, please click here.

Parents First Impression of Arma Dei

"It was clear that what was going on here, was what we were looking for in a total package."

Nicole, Arma Dei Parent

"I toured the school, looked in the eyes of the teachers, I saw joy in the kids, and I just knew this was it. I have never looked back since we made the decision to come to Arma Dei."

Arma Dei Preschool

Arma Dei Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and ethnicity in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.